Chicago
19
BEAT

Eggys

333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
19/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-14
Pass Rate
46%
4 failures
Score
19/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-08-14)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2025, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 48 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 48×
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Other serious 13×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-08-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON GROUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

2025-08-12 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON GROUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2621742 DATED 08/05/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, LOOSE GARBAGE, SHOPPING CARTS, ...

2025-08-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-70.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HAM(47.5F), PORK(46.6-58.1F), EGG WHITES(52.0F), TURKEY(46.6-66.4F), RAW EGG IN SHELL(53.4-70.1F), BUTTER(48.2F), CUT WATERMELON(45.9F), SALMO...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH TWO TOP COLD HOLDING WELLS AND PREP AREA, ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INS...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHELF AND EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/5/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND RIGHT CORNER OF RIGHT DOCK DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON GROUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN PARKING GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NON WORKING WASH AND FINAL RINSE GAUGES ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WASH AND FINAL RINSE GAUGES ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED A WARE WASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEAS...

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, LOOSE GARBAGE, SHOPPING CARTS, CRATES, CARDBOARD AND LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

2025-02-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. MUST ELEVATE DISH RACKS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOP FOR POTATOES STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM IN THE DRAWER UNIT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

2024-03-01 Pass Canvass
6
minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE SERVING LINE AND ON SHELVING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SHELVING AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE IN BETWEEN GASKETS, AND ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND DRAWERS AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2023-03-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers (sugar) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Boxes of food ( potatoes, can goods... ) stored on floor of rear storage room, instructed to keep off floor.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Soiled wiping cloth kept on prep table, Instructed to keep in sanitize bucket.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Disposable cups used for food storage at coffee station, instructed to use proper food container.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No temperature measuring thermometer no heat strips for high temp dish machine. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. By the end of inspection manager purchased a unit.

2022-01-07 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-01-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRIED UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.

2020-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
10
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES STORED IN A PREP COOLER. 8 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 57F, $45. 10 LBS OF HAMBURGER, 54F, $15. 2.5 LBS OF TALAPIA, $15, AND 4 DZ EGGS STORED ON THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, 59F, $25. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCAR...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, AND UNTENSILS STORED ACROSS FROM THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIIL, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NAD MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND UNDER HIGH TEMPURATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2019-05-22 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING ALL SUPPLIES LISTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE POLICY AND ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, EGGS ANY WAY AND OTHER LISTED MENU FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. N...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

2019-03-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING ALL SUPPLIES LISTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE POLICY AND ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS O...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING A...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, EGGS ANY WAY AND OTHER LISTED MENU FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (FLOUR) MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

2018-03-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DAMAGED GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2018-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP AT 50.8F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVA...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN SAID COOLER. FOUND 5 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 51.6F, 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 50.3F, 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 50.8F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-00...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DAMAGED GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONES IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS.

2017-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

2017-06-27 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE SHOOT AND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, DICED TOMATOES)OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

2017-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, DICED TOMATOES)OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

2017-01-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (LEFT UNIT ACROSS FROM FLAT GRILL) AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.8F. REFRIGERATION UNIT HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK) INSIDE OF SAID UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATU...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 63.4F, 5 LBS OF BEEF AT 50.8F, 3 LBS OF CORNED BEEF HASH AT 52F, 2 LBS OF HAM AT 50.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDO...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, DICED TOMATOES)OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TAGGED PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

2016-04-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards in kitchen prep area that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, 3 compartment sink, and dish machine are in state of disrep...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear counter of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster by front counter, and rear storage room, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2015-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED WITH KNIVES,PLATES AND OTHER FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE SO...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHERE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT AT A...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST USE PROPER FOOD SCOOPER WITH A HANDLE TO SERVE FROZEN FRUIT FROM FREEZER. FOUND PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE THE BAG HOLDING THE FROZEN MANGOS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR AND THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE STAINS AND FOOD DEBRI.

minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL LARGE HOLE AT WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.

2014-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

POOR SANITATION FOR ICE MAKER, FOUND EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES. DIRT AND STANDING WATER ON UPPER DOOR FRAME, INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN WITH GOOD SANTITATION, MGT STARTED T...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REUSABLE GLASS WATER BOTTLE WITH NARROW OPENING THATS UNEASY TO WASH AND SANITIZE PROPERLY,RESTAURANT USING REGULAR WASHING MACHINE TO WASH. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE USING SUCH WATER BOTTTLES. NO BOTTLE WASHER ON SITE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND EMPLOYEES OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO PLACE ON PREP TABLES OR PROVIDE LIDS.

2013-09-23 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING RACKS AT TALL 2DR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED SAUCES.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE DISHMACHINE AREA TO PREVENT SAME AS STATED ABOVE.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 2ND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN SERIVCE LINE.AT THIS TIME IT IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. ALSO MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS. NOT IN WORKI...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES.

2012-04-06 Pass License

No violations found.

2011-12-01 Fail License

No violations found.

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The Great Steak & Potatoe Co.
100
Subway
51
Ronny'S Original Steak House
56
Mediteranean Grill
42
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